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LOT 317
World War I U.S. Contract Colt Model
1911 “Black Army” Semi-Automatic
Pistol - Serial no. 405944, 45 ACP cal., 5
inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. In
July of 1918, in an effort to further speed up production, Colt changed the finishing process on the Model 1911 yet again.
This involved the polishing process ending at the “rough” stage, with the blue finish being applied to this “rough” or brushed surface which led to a much darker, almost black, appearance. This example was manufactured in late 1918, and is an example of a “Black Army”, as they came to be known. According to p. 520-521 of “U.S. Military Automatic Pistols: 1894-1920” by Meadows, this pistol would have been part of one of many
LOT 319
Excellent World War II U.S. Colt Model
1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol - Serial
no. 946866, 45 ACP cal., 5 inch round
bbl., parkerized finish, plastic grips.
Manufactured in 1943, the left side of the
slide has the two-line, two-block address
and patent dates marking with the Rampant Colt in the center. The left side of
the frame is stamped with a “G.H.D.” inspection stamp and “P” with the left side of the trigger guard having the Colt VP proof and the right side of the trigger guard having the number “70”. The full blue barrel is marked “P” on the left of the lug and “COLT 45 AUTO” on the lower left. It has
the “No” style serial number, fixed sights,
checkered wide hammer, stamped short
trigger, checkered slide stop and thumb
safety, long grip safety, arched serrated
mainspring housing, an “S” marked full
blue magazine, and reinforced grips.
Includes a reproduction Kraft style box
hand numbered to the gun and an extra magazine.
CONDITION: Excellent, retains 98% of the original parkerized finish with only the slightest edge wear and a few scattered very light handling/takedown marks. The grips are also excellent with only the slightest handling marks and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,500 - 3,750
LOT 320
Exceptional U.S. Union
Switch & Signal/Colt Model
1911A1 National Match
Semi-Automatic Pistol
with Shipping Box
Addressed from Camp
Perry - Serial no. 1087893,
45 ACP cal., 5 inch round
bbl., parkerized finish, walnut
grips. Originally manufactured
in 1943 by Union Switch &
Signal, the frame of this pistol
was subsequently selected for
upgrade to National Match
configuration at Springfield
Armory, where it was fitted
with a replacement Colt
Government Model slide
along with the other
upgrades. The left of the
frame has the partial “R.C.D.”
inspection mark and “P”
proof, while the right has
the standard serial number, U.S. property, and army/
model markings along with “SA”, “T”, and “NM” marks. The Colt slide has the model, manufacturer,
and caliber markings on the left followed by the Rampant Colt, with the Colt address
on the right along with “7893” matching serial number. The blued barrel has the
matching serial number and standard National Match markings on the chamber hood,
“M P” on the left of the lug, and a boxed “C” on the right of the lug. The barrel bushing
has standard National Match markings. It is fitted with a Patridge blade front sight,
Springfield Armory stamped Micro adjustable rear sight, checkered slide stop and
thumb safety, arched serrated mainspring housing, adjustable serrated trigger, narrow
checkered hammer, a pair of checkered walnut grips with the right panel marked “19” in white paint, and a full blue “L” marked magazine. Includes a shipping box addressed from Camp Perry in Port Clinton, Ohio, two extra magazines, and a cleaning rod. CONDITION: Very fine as Springfield Armory upgraded to National Match configuration retaining 95% plus of the parkerized finish with some light handling/edge wear and a light takedown mark. The grips are also very fine with a few scattered light blemishes in the otherwise crisp checkering and the above mentioned paint marking. Mechanically excellent. The opened retaped box is very good.
Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500
313
shipments in August-September of
1918. The left side of the slide has the
standard two-line, two-block patent
dates and address with the Rampant
Colt between, and “MODEL OF 1911.
U.S. ARMY” on the right. The frame is marked with the serial number on the right, with the U.S. property marking and eagle head inspection mark on the left. The blued barrel is marked “5” on the bottom in front of the lug. Fitted with blade and notch sights, checkered slide stop, thumb safety, magazine release, and wide hammer, long smooth trigger, short grip safety, flat smooth mainspring housing with lanyard loop, and an unmarked two-tone magazine. CONDITION: Extremely fine, retains 98% plus of the original “black army” finish on the frame with some extremely light edge were and a few very light handling marks. The replacement slide is of a different hue, and is possibly arsenal refurbished. The grips are also excellent
with a minor ding on the left panel, otherwise only the slightest handling marks, and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500
LOT 318
World War II U.S. Ithaca Model 1911A1
Semi-Automatic Pistol - Serial no.
2098554, 45 ACP cal., 5 inch round bbl.,
parkerized finish, plastic grips. Manufactured in 1945. The
left of the slide is marked with the standard two-line Ithaca address. The left of the frame has the “FJA” inspection mark and
“P” proof, while the right has the U.S. property marking, serial number, and model/army nomenclature. The blued barrel is marked “F” and “P” on either side of the lug. It is fitted with blade and notch sights, serrated slide stop, thumb safety, and arched mainspring housing, checkered reinforced Keyes Fibre grips, and an “S” marked parkerized magazine.
CONDITION: Excellent, retains 97% plus of the original parkerized
finish with some light edge/handling wear, light takedown mark, and a few scattered patched of oxidation/brown speckling.
The grips are excellent with only the
slightest handling marks and crisp
checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,500 - 3,750